LAHORE: Dr. Nadhra Shahbaz Khan, an art historian and Associate Professor at LUMS, has been awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, one of France’s highest academic honours and their oldest non-military decoration. Her work in generating deep interest in French culture and arts among her students through her courses on French art and Lahore’s heritage, has been instrumental for reviving …

News Desk DUBAI/KARACHI: Danish Qureshi, the unbeatable “Seafront King,” proudly accepts an award alongside Business Partner Mariam Madhupurwala, Director Sales Mossin Wali, and the entire RIB team! This prestigious recognition honors RIB’s record-breaking business performance as an alliance partner with HMR Waterfront, solidifying its position as Pakistan’s top seafront investment company. Under Danish Qureshi’s visionary leadership, RIB has achieved unparalleled …

DUBAI: Azizi Developments, Dubai’s leading private developer, has successfully launched sales for its iconic new project, Burj Azizi, the world’s second-tallest tower at 725 meters. The landmark event, held on 18 February 2025 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, marked a historic milestone for the real estate developer and was a testament to the long-cherished vision of its Founder and …

News Desk SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official launch of Aqari, the emirate’s integrated digital platform for real estate services, on Monday morning. Developed by Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), the platform brings together over 20 local and federal government entities to digitise and streamline real …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi celebrated the ninth edition of the Italian Design Day in Karachi. An initiative promoted and organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome through its network of diplomatic missions abroad. “Inequalities. Design for a better life” is the theme of this year’s design day, in dialogue with the next …

DUBAI: While AI agents promise to boost business productivity by automating complex tasks, their effectiveness hinges on access to high-quality structured and unstructured data. However, managing access control and maintaining strict privacy protocols while efficiently retrieving accurate information presents a significant challenge for many organisations. To address this problem, Snowflake is launching Cortex Agents, a fully managed service that simplifies …

تواصل دبي تعزيز مكانتها كوجهة عالمية للسكن الفاخر، فقد أعلن نجم كرة القدم الدولي “إيمريك لابورت” انتقاله إلى نادي مالكي البنتهاوس في “بوغاتي ريزيدنسز” من بن غاطي، ليصبح بذلك ثالث شخصية دولية تختار هذا المشروع المتميز، بعد مغني الأوبرا العالمي أندريا بوتشيلي ونجم كرة القدم نيمار جونيور.يلعب لابورت في مركز الدفاع بنادي النصر في الدوري السعودي للمحترفين ويمثّل المنتخب الإسباني، …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024. The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million); a 16% growth compared to the previous financial year with a total revenue of AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 …

DUBAI: Monty Holiday Home, a tech-driven leader in short-term rental management, has announced the launch of an innovative subscription-based property management model designed to eliminate high commission fees and maximize rental profits for homeowners. The groundbreaking model, set to officially launch on March 1, 2025, marks a major shift in the industry by allowing property owners to retain 100% of …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a magnet for luxury living and exclusivity continues to soar as international football star Aymeric Laporte becomes the latest global icon to acquire a luxury penthouse in the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti. Laporte is the third international celebrity to own a penthouse in Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, following legendary global opera singer Andrea …